P6 Benmore April-May 2024
Friday 3rd May – So proud of all that has been achieved this week – incredible teamwork from the children and everyone challenging themselves in new ways.
We are due to leave Benmore at 10am and we can’t wait to see you this afternoon to share all of our news!
Thursday 2nd May – Summer has definitely arrived at Benmore. The full day of activities ended in a movie night, providing time to relax after such an active week!
Wednesday 1st May – Much warmer and brighter weather brought a new day of activities. From shore scrambling to the high ropes, there was plenty to keep us busy. A message from a P6HS pupil – “It’s fun and exciting. Benmore has encouraged me to do things that I never thought I would do!”
An evening outdoor Scavenger Hunt put our creative skills to use (… although some of us seemed to prefer having time to roll down the hills outside the house!).
Tuesday 30th April – Fuelled up with breakfast, the groups set off on their morning activities. These included gorge walking, biking, climbing, canoeing, low ropes, den building and more!
After a roll and some warming soup at lunchtime, another round of activities followed. There is no doubt that there were some tired faces in the evening, but that didn’t stop us from hunting around the house to solve the Cluedo mystery. We are looking forward to tomorrow!
- Monday 29th April – After a smooth journey, everyone arrived safely at Benmore at around 1.30pm. We didn’t get off the coaches when we were on the ferry as it was so wet, however some of the pupils and staff spotted a pod of dolphins or porpoises!
All the pupils have settled into their dorms, had a welcome chat, met their activity instructors and been on a Forest Walk. There was also an evening adventure exploring the grounds at Benmore. We are feeling ready for the activities on Tuesday!
Lagganlia 2024 Ski and board
Friday
Some tired people this morning but we all celebrated Jamie’s birthday at breakfast. We are all at the Lecht again- spot the green bibs on the Lecht webcam!
Thursday
Everyone had a really good day skiing or boarding. We plan on going back to the Lecht on Friday for more sliding.
We are all at the Lecht in the sun having a great morning.
Wednesday
An amazing day for everyone- here are a few of the things everyone got up to!
Due to very poor weather and a lack of snow we have decided to not go to the Lecht today. Instead groups are on the dry ski slope, biking or off to explore the gorge.
Tuesday
We are at the Lecht.
Clearly the snow is somewhat limited! Everyone is having a great time regardless
We arrived just before 3pm and everyone was shown around Lagganlia by their instructors before getting fitted for boots and skis.
After a delicious tea of baked potatoes all the groups donned helmets and blackout goggles and headed into the forest to follow ropes over obstacles! There was much screaming and laughter.
Hot chocolate or hot juice and soon it will be bedtime.
P7 Benmore: 27th November – 1st December 2023
Friday 1st December – We’re looking forward to getting back to Porty and seeing you all!
Throughout the week, the P7s have been embracing new experiences, individually challenging themselves, demonstrating a growth mindset and supporting one another. We are so proud of you all!
Diary time in our class groups – an opportunity to capture and record our favourite moments from the day. We can’t wait to share our news with you!
The night time activities have included both indoor (movie night, Cluedo and Quiz night) and outdoor (nightline).
Thursday 30th – A cool and crisp morning and fuelling up on breakfast for the day ahead!
Wednesday 29th – Another jam-packed day for us all!
Tuesday 28th – What an incredible day for activities with the blue sky, still air and stunning scenery. After an evening quiz, the pupils were sharing just some of their highlights from their day of adventures…canoeing, biking, gorge walking, abseiling, climbing, the shore walk and more…
Group photos…
… and more from Tuesday!
Monday 27th November – After a smooth coach journey to Greenock we stopped off at Battery Park, where we all enjoyed the coastal scenery and our lunches. This was followed by the ferry crossing over to Dunoon … those of us that got off the coach enjoyed the views and fresh breeze!
At Benmore we were shown around the centre, met our instructors and explored the grounds. There was a nightline evening activity which was quite well-lit due to the full moon.
P7 Benmore – May 2023
Thursday – Another day packed full of activities like canoeing, kayaking, biking, forest walks, shoreline, climbing, abseiling, high ropes, caving and even some sailing…
Wednesday- A jam-packed day and so many highlights shared in the evening. The night time activity was a Cluedo Mystery with lots of hunting for clues outdoors!
Tuesday 9th May: P7 arrived safely at Benmore!
After boarding our coaches, it was a smooth journey and the sun shone during our lunch stop in Greenock. The ferry crossing only took about 20 minutes and shortly afterwards we arrived in Benmore.
Everyone was welcomed, we met our activity instructors and then went out exploring the local area. This evening included organising our dorms, bed making, dinner and a night walk. We also celebrated 2 birthdays today!
P6 Lagganlia – April 2023
We expect to arrive back in Portobello around 1.30pm today.
Friday – We’re looking forward to coming home and sharing all of our news with you. Well done to all the P6s for challenging themselves and supporting one another in their groups. We are so proud of you!
Thursday – Filling our day with even more activities, we were ready for a film night and time with friends to finish off the week.
Wednesday – One pupil summed up the day in one word… FUN!
Tuesday – Everyone had a cracking day… the sun has been shining and although it was a bit chilly (especially in the gorge!), virtually no wind has meant ideal weather for the kayaks and canoes. With tree climbing, snow boarding, biking and archery also taking place, it will be another day packed full of activities tomorrow.
Monday – It was a smooth journey up to Lagganlia and it started snowing just after we arrived! We were shown our rooms, made our beds and met our activity instructors. Groups went on a forest walk in the afternoon and some of us saw a huge hare! We all spent time together in the common room, had some free time and did the Scattercourse in the evening.
Snowsports residential 2023
Friday
Incredible weather today above the cloud inversion. Doesn’t get much better than this.
Last night everyone was tired! So we watched an old film and had hot chocolate. We are now at the top of Cairngorm waiting for the promised sun. It’s close but still misty. Everyone is out skiing again.
Some action from Thursday
Early start this morning as everyone is excited to go skiing. Some were up and keen at 5.45am
Wednesday
Last night we had a short dance party for someone’s birthday.
Tuesday 28/2
Amazing day at the top of Cairngorm where there was snow but not much sun Everyone was trying so hard and had so much fun.
We used the train to go up and down. One group took the expert way down!
Everyone is settling down for the night. After arriving everyone had time with their instructor getting ready for skiing tomorrow. We had a delicious meal and then everyone did the night scatter course. Unfortunately no northern lights as there is some cloud.
Plan tomorrow is to go to Cairngorm where there may be blue skies and a cloud inversion.
We arrived safely at 3pm
How about this!
On our way to the slopes. Beautiful day.
Night line in the woods and games this afternoon
Weather changed and we had to leave early
Heavy snow showers but everyone is skiing or boarding with smiles
Watch us live on the Lecht website webcams!
We are all out skiing and boarding at the Lecht in a bit of a blizzard!
Good morning from a very snowy Lagganlia
Very heavy snow tonight. Tonight’s activity replaced by playing in the snow.
Group 2 arrived safely and are about to eat dinner
4.55 the bus has left. ETA 7.45- 8.00 At Tumbles
Brilliant 2 days for group 1. We are on our way back to Lagganlia now
Beautiful morning!
Good morning from Lagganlia
Boarding involves lots of sitting on the snow!
Great afternoon. Everyone has had a blast.
Fantastic morning so far with skiing and boarding in the sun
Group 1 have just left!
FRIDAY UPDATE
10.30am The coaches have left Lagganlia at 10:30am. We estimate they will be at Tumbles by 1.15pm
Day 4- The sun has been shining and every activity group has come back with stories to share.
With the weather being so good, several groups were out canoeing today. Some groups had treats around campfires, others went on the dry ski slope or climbed up trees (wih helmets and harnesses, of course)!
We can’t believe that it is already Thursday afternoon and this was our last day of activities.
Our dinner choices tonight include burger and chips or fish and chips… yum!
Time to get packing soon…
Wednesday
A wonderful day today full of snow showers and sunshine. Pupils had a full day of activities including: bush-craft, mountain biking, canoeing, archery, orienteering, gorge walking, bouldering, rock climbing and abseiling. We are all looking forward to our full final day tomorrow.
6pm Tuesday
Our first full day of activities has been packed full! It helped that we all had a big breakfast to give us energy for the day ahead. Some of us were gorge walking today and got VERY wet! Some of us went canoeing and abseiling too. 2 groups helped to plant native trees in the National Park and hope to come back one day to see how they have grown.
Day 3… here we come!
9am Tuesday 17th March
Everyone is doing well at Lagganlia. Last night the children all took part in a scavenger hunt around the Centre.
All staff and children are well this morning and it is a beautiful day in the Cairngorms with a few showers. Everyone is looking forward to their activities today.
Monday 1250
We have arrived safe and well!
It was a enjoyable journey, seeing some wildlife and snowy hills on the way.
We are just about to have lunch and be shown our bedrooms. Then we are meeting our instructors and going out on our first activity!
Lagganlia Ski Week 2020
1826 we are on the Queensferry Crossing
Update
The coach has left Lagganlia at 1600
Skiing and climbing from this morning
I have moved the return coach from Lagganlia today one hour earlier as we are now not travelling to a ski centre due to 70mph winds on the mountains.
the coach will now leave here at 1600 and should be at Tumbles by 1900.
Mr Friend
Friday. Bit of a sad snowman day with high winds and driving rain. We will be skiing and boarding at Lagganlia rather than going to the Lecht. 
Happy Birthday Thomas
Towerbank ski week 2020
Snowing a bit at Lagganlia
Amazing weather this morning
Photo of the storm on Cairngorm yesterday
Beautiful day at the Lecht
Hillend lodge ready to go!
Group Two arrived safely yesterday and have had a good night. Happy birthday to Robbie for yesterday.
7.22 bus on bridge now.
17.00 Group One have just left Lagganlia in the coach. We will let you know when they are on the Queensferry crossing.
Weather has deteriorated a wee bit
Wednesday and we are skiing Cairngorm!
Apple crumble and custard
Some pictures from this morning at the Lecht.
Birthday Breakfast for Tom and a special present of —— fresh snow!
We arrived safely and have been getting kitted out with skis. Everyone has done a few runs on the dry slope to get ready for tomorrow.
We have found some snow on the journey up. We also stopped to look at the dam in Pitlochry as the driver was due a break.
It’s disco time!
Another wonderful morning filled with fun activities!
Another fantastic afternoon today!
Here our some of our Wednesday morning activities.
Here’s a few more from today!
Even though it’s been a bit rainy today, it hasn’t stopped us from enjoying our activities!
Here’s a selection of photos from our morning so far…
All wrapped up and ready for our night time activity!
We’ve only been here for 2 hours but I think we are going to like it!
We’re delighted to be here. The sun is shining. We are off to explore the grounds.
P7 Benmore April/May 2019
2pm Monday – The group have arrived safely at Benmore and no one was sick on the buses!
P6 Lagganlia Week March 2019
Monday 11th
After a safe arrival and a tour of the lodges Towerbank P6’s took part in a scavenger hunt. It was pitch black and our torches came in very handy.
Tuesday 12th
Waking up to wind and snow didn’t stop P6 from jumping into the activities head first, here are a brief look at some of the activities our groups took part in today!
After a busy day of activities, we finished off the with a Beetle drive. Time for bed soon!
Wednesday 13th
Today brought some unexpected sunshine to Lagganlia and after a good nights sleep, P6 were ready for a day of exciting activities!
Miss Hawkins
“Shout our to group one who showed amazing support and encouragement during their gorge walk today!”
All groups are currently completing their journals or having dinner. Looking forward to tonight’s evening activity!
Thursday 14th
The last day surprised us again with more sunshine and scattered showers! P6 were all super excited about their last day of activities!
After completing the final activities today each group were given the chance to reflect on their week. Not only highlighting their own successes and proud moments but of other members of their team.
Tonight we will celebrate our last night in style with everyone together around a huge bonfire!
Songs by the Campfire to end our Lagganlia adventure in style!
Lagganlia/Lecht Snowsports Week Feb 2019
Thursday update
There isn’t enough snow left to justify going to the Lecht today so half the group are going to snowboard on the slope at Lagganlia and the other half are off on an expedition all day by mountain bike.
Group 2 arrived safe and well and are getting reacquainted with or exploring Lagganlia again.
Group 1 have just left Lagganlia at 4.35pm. We estimate being back around 7pm
Today we managed some skiing and boarding in challenging conditions as the last snow left the hill.
An amazing day for everyone from Towerbank. There is pretty limited snow but everyone has managed to either board or ski all day. Many thanks to the Lecht for saving us some snow and to the
Towerbank Primary School 